Job Introduction
Team Leader - Eden House (CSC/26/776/BH)
Directorate: People (Childrens, Adults, Public Health, Education and SEND)
Department: Children’s Services
Salary: Range 5 Level A (£39,053 per annum)
Job Status: Full Time Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Eden House, Upnor Road, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4UX
Working Style: Fixed – Permanently office based at Eden House
Closing Date: 19/11/2026
Medway Council understands and recognises the need to have its own high-quality in-house Children’s residential provision. As such we have opened a new children’s home.
We are looking to recruit an experienced and committed residential Team Leader to manage the day to day running of a new children’s home, providing exceptional leadership to a team of experienced senior and support workers.
The team will provide a loving caring environment for children with behavioural and emotional difficulties. There is scope to develop the provision in the future.
The working environment is exceptional, with excellent facilities including a large garden with vegetable plots and a small orchard; there is ample car parking for staff and visitors. The interior has been renovated to a high standard and provides space for children to engage in a variety of activities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Medway Council and all that working for a local authority has to offer. If you believe you have the skills and knowledge to support the Registered Manager and Deputy Managers in taking this service forward and you are looking for a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.
About you
- Educated to GCSE standard.
- NVQ 3 – Level 3 Diploma (QCF) qualified in Children and Young People’s workforce (or equivalent).
- Experience of small budgetary responsibilities
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Have experience of working in a children’s residential setting. With experience in a senior/supervisory role
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of trauma informed care.
- You will hold a full driving licence.
The successful post holder will be subject to a Enhanced Childrens DBS check.
Shortlisting will take place on 20/11/2026
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Jessie Hammell - Registered Manager on 01634 338531
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.
Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
Eden House are seeking a Team Leader to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
Important Information-
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role.
- Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.
- For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
- Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
- Please note, we prioritise applications from current Medway Council redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.
